Lesson 1: Creating the Illusion of Space in Art

How does the concept of space work in drawing?
How is depth achieved in drawing?

Space
2 dimensional
3 dimensional
Overlap
Placement
Proportion
Perspective

Content NCCAP Standards:
VA:CR:HS:1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
VA:RE:HS:9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work
Graduation Standards:
1. Create: Students will engage in a process to produce new artistic ideas and work.
2. Present: Students will develop and present artistic ideas and work.
3. Respond: Students will interpret and evaluate meaning within different artistic mediums and processes.

Aquisition of skills and knowledge requires practice and perseverance.

Students will understand how space is used to create depth in artwork.
Students will understand how size and placement affect the sense of space in artwork.


Knowledge:
Students will be able to create a sense of space in sketches and drawings.
Students will be able to develop and refine their ability to create space in their artwork.

Students can observe 3 dimensional space in their surroundings.

Students may not be aware of the various method of creating the illusion of space in artwork.

Lesson delivery -visual exemplars, written instructions, demonstration of process and techniques, google classroom.
Check work in progress, immediate and individualized feedback to students.

Performance Task:

What skills will be assessed?

The ability to create space in drawing.

Improved skill in creating space in drawing. 

Key Criteria:

What specific aspects of task will be assessed?

Individual project evaluation based on project objectives. 

Students will use a sketchbook to practice, develop and refine drawing concepts.

Students will apply practiced technique toward finished drawings.

Final unit drawing and critique

Visual Exemplars of project

Demonstration tools -document camera, SMART Board, Dry Erase Board, Google Classroom

drawing paper, various drawing tools